Scotland manager Steve Clarke has congratulated Liverpool winger Ben Doak on his first senior international start, while also warning against putting too much pressure on the player.

Clarke said of 18-year-old Doak’s first start for the senior national team: “I’m delighted for Ben and as a coach I’m delighted for Ben. It’s his first game and I’m sure it won’t be his last.”

“The players have to keep believing, they have to feel that now they can compete with a great nation like Croatia.”

“At some point, we’ll get the ball and things will change.”

“He has the qualities and the attributes, that’s why he’s in the team.”

“We saw what Ben had for us but you have to be careful with young players. The injury might have given him a chance to make his debut sooner and that’s good.”

“We can develop from there and then assess whether he is ready to play again on Tuesday night.”

“Let’s have fun with Ben, but don’t put too much pressure on him. He knows he has parts of his game to improve. He’s not a shy kid. He’s got a สมัคร ufabet great personality, he’s great in the dressing room.”

Ben Doak is making waves this season as he steps up to senior football, balancing commitments between Liverpool and the Scotland national team. This 18-year-old winger, formerly with Celtic, has had a notable start, especially after his recent loan move to Middlesbrough in the Championship. Under Michael Carrick’s guidance, Doak is proving his mettle, earning a coveted spot in Steve Clarke’s Scotland side.